
Let X1, X2, · ·· be i.i.d. and Yk = max{X1, X2, · ··, Xk}. Then Xj is a record value of the sequence if Yj > Yj-1). Denoting record value times by Ln, n = 1, 2, ···, we prove that the independence of XLj − XLi and XLi with Lj > characterizes the exponential distribution.
records, independence, Probability distributions: general theory, characterization, exponential distribution
records, independence, Probability distributions: general theory, characterization, exponential distribution
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